‘Harmony’ Plumcot

Abstract

‘Harmony’ is a plumcot originating from a cross between ‘Soldam’ plum ( P. salicinaLindl.) and ‘Harcot’ apricot ( P. armeniacaL.). The cross was made in 1999 at the National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science (NIHHS) of the Rural Development Administration (RDA) in Korea. It was first selected as PA7-1657 in 2004 for its high fruit quality with attractive appearance. After further evaluation of its characteristics, it was named as ‘Harmony’ in 2007. It blooms almost same time as ‘Harcot’. Since its anthers have no pollen, apricots blooming at the same time should be co-planted to facilitate insect pollination. ‘Harmony’ ripens in early July at Suwon (127.01°E, 37.17°N) Korea, 5 days later than ‘Harcot’ and 27 days earlier than ‘Soldam’. Fruit is round and skin color is reddish orange. Fruit flesh is light orange, marketably firm, sweet and adherent to the pit. Average fruit weight is 71.3 g and total soluble solids concentration is 13.4 °Brix.